Checkers Sweater Set Crochet Pattern

What little boy wouldn’t look picture perfect in this spiffy set? Most of the sweater is worked in single  crochet, and bands of double crochet in changing colors accent the design with a collegiate look for your favorite little man.

RED HEART® “Baby Econo®” 1 skein each of 1001 White A, 1802 Baby Blue B, and 1668 Serene Green C.

Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8].
Yarn needle, Three ½” buttons, Sewing needle and matching sewing thread.

Directions are for size 6 months. Changes for sizes 12, 18 and 24 months are in parentheses.

Finished Chest: 21 (22, 23, 24)”.
Finished Length: 9½ (9¾, 10, 10¾)”.
Hat circumference: 15½ (17)”.

GAUGE: 14 sc = 4”; 17 rows sc = 4”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.